by George Pilcher | Sep 2024 | CoatingsTech
The Relationship of Crude Oil to the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry, 2022-2025fThe State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry, 2024e-2025fArchitectural PaintsIndustrial OEMSpecial Purpose CoatingsIndustry Expectations for 2024eDo We Have a “New...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Sep 2024 | CoatingsTech
Measuring ColorUnderstanding ASTM Standards Color is the most critical and obvious coating attribute because it is essential to match both large industrial batches and small one-gallon cans of DIY paint, ensuring the final product is visually consistent for everyone....
by Eric Casebolt | Jul 2024 | CoatingsTech
Key Growth DriversBuilding OwnersArchitects and Architectural Component SuppliersInnovating for the Future Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen increased interest in R&D activity for powder coatings used architectural applications in the U.S. market. From the...
by Nathan Biller | Jul 2024 | CoatingsTech
Extender PigmentsWax AdditivesDifferential CureIncompatible ResinsConclusion Different aesthetic requirements for powder coatings necessitate formulators to be able to produce finishes in any level of sheen, from full gloss down to dead matte. By default, a basic...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | May 2024 | CoatingsTech
The concepts of viscosity and rheology are often confused, even though they are significantly different. For this discussion, rheology is the study of the flow and deformation of liquids (paints and varnishes) under applied forces. Rheology includes viscosity,...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Mar 2024 | CoatingsTech
Test Methods and ProceduresTape SelectionEvolving Standards Since the 1930s, the most prevalent test for the evaluation of coating adhesion has been the manual tape-and-peel test. Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape (initially 3M™ 710 until it was discontinued in the...
